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Crafting Your Child's Story: The Key to Standing Out in School Admissions
Brené Brown said, "The most powerful person in the room is the one who owns their story and isn't afraid to tell it."
As deadlines approach, many families are stuck on how to best approach open-ended questions on the application. The responses to questions about your family and your child's academic capacity should authentically share stories that speak to identity, values, and aspirations.
Context On An Article that Triggered Me!
Recently, I found myself triggered by an article, and it’s important for me to provide more context behind that emotional reaction. As a mother, I’ve watched my daughter, a brilliant Black girl, navigate the complexities of her K-12 experience at a predominantly white independent school...
Parent Prep: 4 Ways to Empower Healthy Civic Engagement in Your Kids in an Election Season.
During our RIISE Parent Prep Series, we had the privilege of hearing from Tracy Fedonchik, Head of School at St. Luke’s NYC, who shared invaluable advice on how parents and educators can navigate the complexities of election season with kids. Whether it’s a planned conversation or an unexpected one, these moments matter.
